Southwestern Region

Southwestern Region
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Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 842-3292
TTY: (505) 842-3198

GIS

GIS: GIS Datasets

Selected GIS datasets for the Southwestern Region are available for download from this page. An image preview of the dataset is provided. A larger image preview can be obtained by clicking on the thumbnail image.

Use of these files requires GIS software such as ArcView, ArcInfo or ArcExplorer. Most of these datasets are provided in two formats: Arc/Info export format (e00) and ArcView shapefile (shp). ArcExplorer, a free, basic GIS software package available from ESRI will read the data in shapefile format (ESRI and the ESRI Logo are licensed trademarks of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.). The files have been compressed with zip and can be uncompressed with programs such as WinZip. Be aware that some of the files are over 3 megabytes.

Additional descriptive information about the datasets is available through the Metadata link. These files meet the FGDC (Federal Geospatial Data Committee) standards for structure and content.

Please note the following disclaimer:

This product is reproduced from geospatial information prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. By taking receipt of these files via electronic file transfer methods, you understand that the data stored on this media is in draft condition. Represented features may not be in an accurate geographic location. The Forest Service makes no expressed or implied warranty, including warranty of merchantability and fitness, with respect to the character, function, or capabilities of the data or their appropriateness for any user's purposes. The Forest Service reserves the right to correct, update, modify, or replace this geospatial information without notification. For more information, contact the Regional GIS Coordinator, (505) 842-3858.

GIS data is maintained at various levels (Forest, State, Region) depending upon the subject and type of data. Datasets are grouped below by their extent.